Ever met someone with Aspergers?

devlinio

Bob Gray wrote: »

Reading posts like this really gives me a lift, my son is 5 and in junior infants and sounds like he’s quite like your son, he’s very social, understands emotions too but has routines.
I see him getting confused at times but I also see him working really hard to understand things that are a little jumbled for him. However, his determination and drive to learn new things are unreal.

What is wrong with having routines? Is that not a normal thing to do?

Bob Gray

devlinio wrote: »

What is wrong with having routines? Is that not a normal thing to do?

If his routines are disrupted it can sometimes lead to meltdowns or sometimes I'll just see the frustration on his face as he's trying to suppress a meltdown.
Stringent routines are a common trait with autism/aspergers.

devlinio

Bob Gray wrote: »

If his routines are disrupted it can sometimes lead to meltdowns or sometimes I'll just see the frustration on his face as he's trying to suppress a meltdown.
Stringent routines are a common trait with autism/aspergers.

Oh. I get it now. I'm sure most people don't like there routines disrupted anyhow?

s7ryf3925pivug

Wanderer78 wrote: »

im very proud of my aspie label

Would you like to wear an orange cap and headphones so people know to be careful around you?

Giveaway

Bob Gray wrote: »

If his routines are disrupted it can sometimes lead to meltdowns or sometimes I'll just see the frustration on his face as he's trying to suppress a meltdown.
Stringent routines are a common trait with autism/aspergers.

And if more stringent routines were adopted by everybody else we would be more productive and the world a better place

Grayson

Deleted User wrote: »

I have professional experience of people on the autistic spectrum. Some of whom needed full time care and had intellectual disabilities as well. More recently I have worked with adults who would be very high functioning. The interesting thing about them was their individuality to each other and similarity to the "rest of us".

What I mean is I wonder a lot about diagnoses. For so many people it can help to be finally given a label or an answer. They have a a ha! moment. I've seen the other side of that. How a label only perpetuates the feeling of difference and creates more problems, how personal responsibility goes out the window because its "the illness".

For me we are all incredibly unique with different circumstances and an inner world which is ours alone. I have yet to encounter a person who is 'normal' because I simply don't know what that means.

yep. And the thing about ASD is that if you know a person with ASD, all you know about ASD is that you know a person with ASD. No two are alike.

Cee-Jay-Cee

Enoch Dirty Buffalo wrote: »

The rocking is a comfort thing. It indicates distress. It's also compulsive and suppressing it may be difficult. Obviously it's not cool to rip the piss about it.

I realise that now but as a 14 year old in the mid 80's, it wasn't something too may teens would have been concerned with.

Grayson

okatied wrote: »

My son was diagnosed with Aspergers, when it was still being diagnosed.
Contrary to popular opinion, he gets sarcasm and can use it appropriately.
He has lots of emotions and can recognise them in others.
He doesn't stimm, but does like routine.
He's doing his Leaving this year and wants to be an apprentice as he is really good with his hands but I worry that he won't be able to get involved in banter on a building site.

I get sarcasm, I'm probably the most sarcastic person you could meet. there are certain social cues I'll miss though, like not knowing when to shut up, or not realising that the person I'm talking to has no interest in what I'm saying. It took years for me to get core relevant information down to a tee. I needed to learn how to only give relevant information to people. There are plenty of other strange traits I have but they just result in me being a bit odd. Not in a bad way either.

I've actually developed my small talk and banter over the years. I'll find myself walking home and rehearsing conversations in my head. I'll memorise jokes I hear on TV and just sprinkle them into conversation. It probably took about 15 years for me to develop that side of my personality.

Weirdly I've very extroverted. I love talking to people and learning about them. I'm the guy who wanders around a party chatting to everyone. I had a friend once who said the nicest thing about me is that I seem genuinely interested in everyone I meet.

And I do have that obsession with weird topics. I tend to learn about something new, consume every bit of information I can get and then move onto the next subject.

The thing is that most people I know never suspected I might be aspie and when I found out and told them they were all like "That makes so much sense"

Wanderer78

Enoch Dirty Buffalo wrote: »

Would you like to wear an orange cap and headphones so people know to be careful around you?

id prefer if it was an orange helmet, with 'aspie, please fcuk off' wrote on it!

Grayson

Enoch Dirty Buffalo wrote: »

The rocking is a comfort thing. It indicates distress. It's also compulsive and suppressing it may be difficult. Obviously it's not cool to rip the piss about it.

I have compulsive foot tapping. Nothing to do with distress or anything like that. However it would annoy the fcuk out of me when people would ask if i'm ok.
The verbal tics are another thing though. they started getting worse in my 20's and they freaked me out. I can keep them under control when I'm in company or out and about but when I'm at home alone they tend to slip out. I'd be freaked out by these random words and sentences coming out.

mayo londoner

I sit right beside a fella in work with Aspergers, and boy is he hard work. As suggested above he's fanatical about certain subjects, 'his fiancee, son, topic of work', can predict what he's going to talk about every day and always manages to revert every conversation back to himself, often talks over my boss in meetings which really irks him and can't see him lasting TBH. Really struggles socially and invades personal space constantly, also has horrendous hygiene and is non stop eating (gets pizzas delivered to office most days, 4 x bars Snickers a day, 2 x ham and cheese rolls, 3 cans coke and packet crisps)

He's a nice guy overall, not an ounce of harm in it but just bloody hard to work with day in day out

Dravokivich

Worked with a guy who has aspergers and a someone I hang out with every now and then has it. I feel both haven't been properly supported by their parents, regarding social outlets. It can be a very trying thing for someone with it, and both guys, their families had a tendency to keep'em constricted on curfews, or who they're with or where. No sense of them having the opportunity to expand socially. These guys will be reliant on the support of friends as well as family.

Wibbs

devlinio wrote: »

Oh. I get it now. I'm sure most people don't like there routines disrupted anyhow?

TBH I like a bit of routine disruption myself.

Wheres Me Jumper?

yes my wife's brother in law has Asbergers.
Very high functioning. Chemical engineer.
Works for one of the largest oil companies in the world.

Bob Gray

Giveaway wrote: »

And if more stringent routines were adopted by everybody else we would be more productive and the world a better place

Yeah, I suppose. Personally I operate a more of a consistentancy breeds complacency attitude.
However though, there is certain routines that I’ll let my son indulge in, I see him every day trying to adapt to a neurotypical world, so I’d be a prick to try and bring him on when that’s him being himself. And thankfully as he’s gotten that bit older, the routines are one of the only things that he’ll freak out over.

shivermetimber

How do you get assessed as an adult?

cnocbui

Your Face wrote: »

Sounds like an excuse for unacceptable behaviour but what do I know, I don't even have a Twitter account.

My son has Aspergers - you were spot on about the 'what would you know' bit.

farmerwifelet

shivermetimber wrote: »

How do you get assessed as an adult?

Go to your gp first and they refer you to the local mental health team it is a neurological disorder and needs a multidisciplinary team to correctly diagnose. I am trying to decide whether to get an official diagnosis for myself. I have one child diagnosed and one waiting for assessment. Speech and language therapist is pretty positive I'm on the spectrum (it makes a lot of sense).

shivermetimber

farmerwifelet wrote: »

Go to your gp first and they refer you to the local mental health team it is a neurological disorder and needs a multidisciplinary team to correctly diagnose. I am trying to decide whether to get an official diagnosis for myself. I have one child diagnosed and one waiting for assessment. Speech and language therapist is pretty positive I'm on the spectrum (it makes a lot of sense).

Thanks, unsure as to how the outcome could help but l may well do. I always had a different understanding of autism/asbergers but after some research I seem to identify with quite a few of the signs (but not so much with some) so maybe I sit slightly on the spectrum. Would go a ways to explain some traits I was always confused about / tackling with.

eviltwin

My two kids have AS. Both are as different as chalk and cheese. My son is very sociable but struggles with boundaries, he's very gullible, sensitive to emotions and physical triggers and above average academically is some areas and behind in others.

My daughter is very socially anxious, has OCD, is very smart but struggles with everyday tasks especially those involving interactions with people.

It's hard work and I'm worried about what the future holds for them.

cnocbui

You have almost described the situation I am, and have been, in. I'll send you a PM.

eviltwin

eviltwin wrote: »

My two kids have AS. Both are as different as chalk and cheese. My son is very sociable but struggles with boundaries, he's very gullible, sensitive to emotions and physical triggers and above average academically is some areas and behind in others.

My daughter is very socially anxious, has OCD, is very smart but struggles with everyday tasks especially those involving interactions with people.

It's hard work and I'm worried about what the future holds for them.

Your son sounds like me when I was a child. Even as a young adult I carried some of those struggles with me. Took a lot of work to become more boundaried and be able to effectively manage my emotions.

ayux4rj6zql2ph

Sort of in this boat myself. Was always strong at certain subjects, mostly maths, i was good at remembering times,dates,places,phone numbers,car registration numbers etc. Had and still do have a passion for buses. Never had any friends, still don't was always branded weird because of how i carried on. Couldn't for the life of me make friends and maintain friendships. Was constantly bullied over it all as well. got kicked out of mainstream secondary school though due to inability to handle the excessive workload.

lainey_d_123

Jimbob1977 wrote: »

My son is Level One on the autism spectrum (high functioning). He would have been classed as Aspergers on the old scale.

He is very literal and has a fascination with certain topics. If you met him for a few minutes, you wouldn't notice anything. After a while, you would notice the poor social skills and the fixation on topics. He has no issues with bullying and he is very happy at school. However, his group of friends would be small. The fear is that he would be a 'loner' in later life.

He also has dyspraxia, which means that his gross and fine motor skills are poor. He doesn't like sports or physical exertion.

I reckon there are thousands of people in Ireland that are undiagnosed with Aspergers. Back then, people might have been classed as 'a bit odd' or loners. Their IQs tend to be extremely high.

Certain professions like IT, maths and accountancy would lend themselves to Aspergers employees. Logical, unemotive and no real need for major human interaction.

It's crazy how many neurotypical people interpret 'taking things literally' as 'being stupid'. I can't always tell when someone is messing, especially when I don't consider their sense of humour very good (I often think, why would you joke about that? It's not even funny), and loads of people have assumed I'm thick because of it.

lainey_d_123

jam_mac_jam wrote: »

I think it’s very sad how cruel we are to people who are in any way different from ourselves. Yes I have met people on the spectrum I am not sure if they had Asperger’s or the usual autism I am not fully confident I know the difference. Also, when I think back to “strange” people I knew when I was younger or as a child I can see that they were on the spectrum and the bullying and cruelness endured by people who are different is heart-breaking especially as children or teenagers.

As a socially awkward person myself who is quite shy my heart goes out to people treated badly for something that they cannot control, especially children.

I always have a soft spot for the "weird" kid.

This. People always ask me why I'm so negative and pessimistic. Jesus, I've endured an entire lifetime of being mocked, criticised and ostracised for being myself. It's cost me jobs, it's cost me friendships and even relationships, all because so many people just cannot comprehend someone who processes things differently. Life with Aspergers is like trying to ski up a really steep hill. That's the only way to describe it. The smallest things are like a battle. And God help you if you're a conventionally attractive autistic woman. At least people seem to understand men being on the spectrum. A woman is just written off as being a bitch, snotty, etc.

lainey_d_123

Bob Gray wrote: »

If his routines are disrupted it can sometimes lead to meltdowns or sometimes I'll just see the frustration on his face as he's trying to suppress a meltdown.
Stringent routines are a common trait with autism/aspergers.

And people interpret it as you being awkward or difficult or (if female) a drama queen if plans suddenly change and you can't deal with it. I've learned to adapt to change with minimal notice, but minimal is the key word - I need SOME notice, even if it's a few minutes, for the new 'plan' to sink in. Throwing me in the deep end without notice is absolutely sure to cause a meltdown.

I don't know if all Aspies do this, but the only way I can cope with life is to visualise what I'm going to do. So I plan it all out in my head, visualise it happening, and make sure I'm comfortable with the idea. If I'm going to the airport, I'll visualise walking to the bus stop, waiting for the bus, boarding, paying, and so on. It's like a kind of 'dress rehearsal' in my head, where I can prepare for different scenarios and try to imagine in advance what might go wrong, so I can plan for that too. For example, if the bus is delayed, I might need to get a taxi. Where would I get it? How much money would I need? What would I say to the driver?

If someone suddenly drops a last minute change of plan, my world crumbles. I remember once when I was teaching, I was told 30 seconds before the class started that I would be teaching a different level, with a different number of students, with a different topic. I don't think anyone would LIKE this, but for me it was totally devastating, because of the level of mental preparation I need to do to build myself up for things. And for some reason, people are unwilling to believe that an outwardly normal looking young woman would be autistic, so then you get labelled as a drama queen and hysterical. It's draining.

hgfj

My son was diagnosed when he was seven. He's 22 now. Smart, obsessed with history which he studies in uni. Very gentle, kind, loves animals, wouldn't hurt a fly. But he has no friends. Zero. And like someone else posted earlier my main fear is how will he cope later on in life. He has no social skills whatsoever. Very polite but also very shy. He rarely leaves the house except to take long walks in the rain. I think one of the reasons he likes those walks is because the streets are empty when it rains. My fear is that after I'm gone he might be taken advantage of by more savvy individuals. When I die the house will have to be sold and shared with his brothers. He will have some money but nowhere to live. I worry about it all the time. Also I'm fairly sure i'm on the spectrum myself. After he was diagnosed I watched a documentary about people with aspergers and found I identified with practically everyone on the show. It was a bit of a shock at first. I don't know how I come across socially but I find socialising extremely difficult.

ayux4rj6zql2ph

Has employment ever proved problematical for people here? such as constantly getting fired, unable to get work, can't settle in one job for too long etc?

lainey_d_123

Avalynn Purring Tablespoon wrote: »

Has employment ever proved problematical for people here? such as constantly getting fired, unable to get work, can't settle in one job for too long etc?

Yes. This is very common with Aspergers. It's mainly related to the social difficulties and demands of most jobs. I once worked in a stockbroking firm and it was like being on another planet. The two facedness, backstabbing, talking in riddles...I know neurotypical people would find it annoying but I simply couldn't deal with it at all.

Mam of 4

hgfj wrote: »

My son was diagnosed when he was seven. He's 22 now. Smart, obsessed with history which he studies in uni. Very gentle, kind, loves animals, wouldn't hurt a fly. But he has no friends. Zero. And like someone else posted earlier my main fear is how will he cope later on in life. He has no social skills whatsoever. Very polite but also very shy. He rarely leaves the house except to take long walks in the rain. I think one of the reasons he likes those walks is because the streets are empty when it rains. My fear is that after I'm gone he might be taken advantage of by more savvy individuals. When I die the house will have to be sold and shared with his brothers. He will have some money but nowhere to live. I worry about it all the time. Also I'm fairly sure i'm on the spectrum myself. After he was diagnosed I watched a documentary about people with aspergers and found I identified with practically everyone on the show. It was a bit of a shock at first. I don't know how I come across socially but I find socialising extremely difficult.

I have the same fear somewhat for one of my sons . Like your son , beautiful , intelligent , loving , compassionate , but zero friends . His two siblings have said he can live with either of them when the time comes , and he'd be ok with that too , but there's always a "what if " niggling away in my mind .

hgfj

"Has employment ever proved problematical for people here? such as constantly getting fired, unable to get work, can't settle in one job for too long etc?"


I don't know how true it is but I remember reading somewhere that people with aspergers often find it hard enough to get through an initial job interview in the first place.

cnocbui

Avalynn Purring Tablespoon wrote: »

Has employment ever proved problematical for people here? such as constantly getting fired, unable to get work, can't settle in one job for too long etc?

There was a BBC program on Aspies and someone on it said that in the UK, Aspies have the highest rate of unemployment of all disabilities, at 90% Terrifying, if like me, you you have a child with it, possibly two.

I was reading that the lady from the Chase has aspergers and was on benefits when she went to interview for it, which ties in with the employment discussion here

http://a4.org.au/node/1849

ayux4rj6zql2ph

lainey_d_123 wrote: »

Yes. This is very common with Aspergers. It's mainly related to the social difficulties and demands of most jobs. I once worked in a stockbroking firm and it was like being on another planet. The two facedness, backstabbing, talking in riddles...I know neurotypical people would find it annoying but I simply couldn't deal with it at all.

cnocbui wrote: »

There was a BBC program on Aspies and someone on it said that in the UK, Aspies have the highest rate of unemployment of all disabilities, at 90% Terrifying, if like me, you you have a child with it, possibly two.

Last worked driving coaches during the touring season (April to October 2018 inclusive) haven't worked since, it's not for the want of trying either. The next touring season begins next month, haven't received a call up for it yet but i'm hoping and praying. I've gotten an addiction of doing up my cars and bikes, i've literally spent a few grand on doing it all. I have a picture in my head of how i want them to look and won't be happy until that happens.

Never had an issue with the coach driving, my tour guide interacted with the passengers thankfully. But historically i have a shockingly bad employment record.

Thespoofer

Probably.

Lavender26

Im a special education teacher, was friends with an Asperger woman for over 10 years and also have a sibling who was diagnosed with Asperger's as an adult.
Theres allot of myths around the disorder for instance not everyone on the spectrum is highly intelligent, it can effect anyone no matter the intellectual ability.
Im in two minds as to whether Asperger's and Autism are the same disorder, ive definitely seen a big difference between the two, theres cross overs in terms of OCD behaviors, difficulty managing emotions and daily tasks, pickiness when it comes to food and special interests but in my experience people with Asperger's tend be allot less empathetic when it comes to other people and much more self focused compared to Autism.
There does seem to be a bias in that girls are less diagnosed, having worked with special needs adults and children there have always been more boys and men in my classes and the Autistic units ive worked in.
Getting a diagnosis at any age is a rigmarole but especially for adults and even more so for women, besides the high cost psychologists can be biased, dismissive and wrong diagnosis is common.

lainey_d_123

Lavender26 wrote: »

Im a special education teacher, was friends with an Asperger woman for over 10 years and also have a sibling who was diagnosed with Asperger's as an adult.
Theres allot of myths around the disorder for instance not everyone on the spectrum is highly intelligent, it can effect anyone no matter the intellectual ability.
Im in two minds as to whether Asperger's and Autism are the same disorder, ive definitely seen a big difference between the two, theres cross overs in terms of OCD behaviors, difficulty managing emotions and daily tasks, pickiness when it comes to food and special interests but in my experience people with Asperger's tend be allot less empathetic when it comes to other people and much more self focused compared to Autism.
There does seem to be a bias in that girls are less diagnosed, having worked with special needs adults and children there have always been more boys and men in my classes and the Autistic units ive worked in.
Getting a diagnosis at any age is a rigmarole but especially for adults and even more so for women, besides the high cost psychologists can be biased, dismissive and wrong diagnosis is common.

There's actually a theory that people with Aspergers are MORE empathetic, to the fact it becomes overwhelming. I would certainly identify with that. I would go to the end of the earth for people I care about and have a very hard time dealing with the fact that most people don't care about me as much as I care about them. I was worrying all day when one friend had knee surgery, mentioned it to my family, was checking my phone for news. I was in hospital a couple of weeks ago and he never even bothered to ask how I was. I also feel great pain when I see horrible things happen to other people on the news or on TV. So I don't buy this 'Aspies are self centred and have no empathy' thing at all.

Lavender26

lainey_d_123 wrote: »

There's actually a theory that people with Aspergers are MORE empathetic, to the fact it becomes overwhelming. I would certainly identify with that. I would go to the end of the earth for people I care about and have a very hard time dealing with the fact that most people don't care about me as much as I care about them. I was worrying all day when one friend had knee surgery, mentioned it to my family, was checking my phone for news. I was in hospital a couple of weeks ago and he never even bothered to ask how I was. I also feel great pain when I see horrible things happen to other people on the news or on TV. So I don't buy this 'Aspies are self centred and have no empathy' thing at all.

Im speaking in general terms, not everyone with Asperger's is the same or experiences the same traits but generally speaking from my own experience - which is not by any means an expert evaluation of the entire Asperger community - there tends to be a lack of empathy where others are concerned but that said, neurotypicals can be equally lacking in empathy and can be very self involved.

HappyAsLarE

Why does everything have to be a diagnosis these days?

Back in my day you had kids that were just a bit mental, a bit stupid, geeky smart, or in between.

Lavender26

HappyAsLarE wrote: »

Why does everything have to be a diagnosis these days?

Back in my day you had kids that were just a bit mental, a bit stupid, geeky smart, or in between.

Diagnosis is important so that people can get the help and support they need, maybe the 'mental' or 'stupid' kid had an illness or disability making them vulnerable and victim to bullying, harassment, unemployment and depression. Labeling kids 'mental' or 'stupid' is hardly a better alternative.

Mam of 4

HappyAsLarE wrote: »

Why does everything have to be a diagnosis these days?

Back in my day you had kids that were just a bit mental, a bit stupid, geeky smart, or in between.

Maybe it's to stop them being called mental..

AndrewJRenko

HappyAsLarE wrote: »

Why does everything have to be a diagnosis these days?

Back in my day you had kids that were just a bit mental, a bit stupid, geeky smart, or in between.

Would you say the same if you or a family member gets cancer? Why bother with a diagnosis - let's just breeze ahead and throw a few drugs at it and see what happens.

donkeykong5

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

HappyAsLarE wrote: »

Why does everything have to be a diagnosis these days?

Back in my day you had kids that were just a bit mental, a bit stupid, geeky smart, or in between.

Would you say the same if you or a family member gets cancer? Why bother with a diagnosis - let's just breeze ahead and throw a few drugs at it and see what happens.

Cancer is a filthy dirty disease that attacks innocent people by eating away at their bodies at a whirlwind rate. It's the silent disgusting killer. Chemo helps some . But often just isn't worth it adding a couple of months of indignity to the poor victims. ....only my opinion. F ...k cancer!

Bicycle

Enoch Dirty Buffalo wrote: »

provided with orange caps and earmuffs in Limerick. By an advocacy organisation. It's the stupidest sh!t I've seen. Obviously no-one uses them.

I would love to know what this organisation is.

I am living in Limerick and have a son in his late teens, who has Aspergers and have interacted with a number of care providers over the years but have never encountered this or even heard about it.

I have also worked with someone who has Aspergers.

The first thing to remember is that EVERY Aspie is different. My son is quite like my late Dad (most likely an undiagnosed Aspie) but that could be just genetics. In the same way that one of my daughters is quite like her paternal grandmother and the other daughter has the same political zeal, persuasion and attitude as my late grandmother (someone she never met).

My son has a most beautiful way of writing (backed up by the fact that he got over 80% in his English Paper 1 Preleaving). He is funny and affectionate and incredibly empathetic.

He does have issues with eye contact and when he suffers sensory overload, can sometimes lose the ability to speak.

But he gives absolutely the best hugs and I think he is absolutely fabulous.

Yes, like other parents, we worry about the future. But, he has matured so much in the last year, I am somewhat hopeful again.

My own Dad was highly regarded within his profession (Mathsy area).

branie2

I know a couple of people who have it

Gimme A Pound

Day Lewin wrote: »

Everyone has.
Maybe that nerd with too much information who is unable to read body language, facial expression or tone of voice: his own flat monotone is one giveaway.
Female Aspies work hard to cover up and hide their lack of social skill: women are relentlessly punitive of outsiders. #Mean girls
Yeah, school was a nightmare.
Being smart was no compensation for being ostracised.
If I sound bitter, that's because...

There was no such word as Aspergers in my day. It hadn't been invented, as it were: I mean, named.
And now we're all "autistic" hmm...

What do you mean we're all autistic? And why is it a problem that there wasn't the word and is now?

HappyAsLarE wrote: »

Why does everything have to be a diagnosis these days?

Back in my day you had kids that were just a bit mental, a bit stupid, geeky smart, or in between.

It does feel like there is a diagnosis or condition for everything now - and I do think over pathologising doesn't seem like a beneficial approach always. But as has been said, it's a positive for some folk. Now they know why they're an "oddball", can't make friends, etc, and that to me seems preferable than just drifting along wondering what'll become of themselves.

Don't think I've met anyone with severe aspergers but no doubt I've met folk who are low on the spectrum.

DEFTLEFTHAND wrote: »

You'd think that would be the last thing a person with Aspergers would want. Being labelled and made to stand out

I dunno... I saw someone post on LinkedIn that a local supermarket in the UK had introduced a policy of giving staff who are aspie a badge saying "Hi, my name is Dave - I am autistic, if you could be patient with me, thanks". A whole pile of people registered their outrage (as folk are wont to do on LinkedIn) and then, people who actually have autistic family members chimed in to say they thought it was a great idea - it might stop asshole customers from giving them grief for doing things differently, it creates awareness, the person is likely viewed as strange anyway and isn't it better for there to be an aide that explains this and might help foster understanding.

Brightly coloured earmuffs and hats seems a bit too full-on though - there are more under stated ways.

Ubbquittious

I know one fella alright who is obsessed with Amiga operating system and seems to have a knack for getting people to avoid him. No idea if he has aspergers though

ExoPolitic

I have it, hello!!!

ExoPolitic

farmerwifelet wrote: »

Go to your gp first and they refer you to the local mental health team it is a neurological disorder and needs a multidisciplinary team to correctly diagnose. I am trying to decide whether to get an official diagnosis for myself. I have one child diagnosed and one waiting for assessment. Speech and language therapist is pretty positive I'm on the spectrum (it makes a lot of sense).

Only way now as an adult is to go private. The HSE do not offer the service. Know through personal experience.

cnocbui

ExoPolitic wrote: »

Only way now as an adult is to go private. The HSE do not offer the service. Know through personal experience.

Yep. My son is very intelligent, to the point that he diagnosed himself while in HS. I payed somewhere around €300 for a consultation to have it confirmed by an expert in the field. I thought the consultation process was somewhat amusing because I got a strong feeling the consultant was likely an Aspie.